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G 408 (M)
Conversion of Gas Pipelines made of Plastic Pipes for the Distribution of Hydrogen-containing High-Methane Gases and Hydrogen up to 16 bar Operating Pressure

Title (German)

Umstellung von Gasleitungen aus Stahlrohren Kunststoffrohren bis 16 bar Betriebsdruck für die Verteilung von wasserstoffhaltigen methanreichen Gasen und Wasserstoff

Brief description

This DVGW Code of Practice G 408 applies to the conversion of gas pipes made of plastic pipes to hydrogen-containing methane-rich gases (2nd gas family) or hydrogen (5th gas family) in accordance with DVGW Code of Practice G 260 up to 16 bar operating pressure and concludes with the main shut-off device (HAE), the transition point to DVGW Code of Practice G 655. DVGW Code of Practice G 408 provides guidance for a systematic approach to the assessment and conversion of existing gas distribution networks for operation with hydrogen-containing, methane-rich gases and hydrogen. In particular, technical aspects and the procedure for determining the material-mechanical suitability of a gas pipeline are described.

Issue date

2022-08

Developing committee

DVGW G-TK-1-3 - Gas distribution

National committee

h2 ready

National mirror committee

DVGW G-TK-1-3 - Gas distribution

areas / working committees

Infrastructure and Quality Infrastructure

topic / sub working committees

Transmission and distribution grids, Materials and Components

topics / working groups

Piping, Distribution networks, Metallic materials and Components for applications and technologies
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